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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-04-78634$. Minutes of the regular meeting of the Pulaski Town Council held There were present: Mayor Raymond F. Ratcliff, presiding. Also present: Town Manager: J. E. Marshall Clerk: Gladys R.,Dalton Town Attorney: Garnett S. Moore Town Treasurer: Roger Williams Visitors: Jane Graham, WPUV Radio Station Dave Vascek, Southwest Times The invocation was given by Councilman Graham. The minutes of the regular meeting of November 21, 1978 were As there was no one from the public to be heard, Mayor Councilman Graham had no report. NED BANE IN FLORIDA RE: PRO- BASEBALL CLUB FOR PULASKI December 4, 1978 at 4:00 P. M, in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building. Councilmen: Robert M. Wallace, Blair B..Brockmeyer, Arthur L. Meadows, Andrew L. Graham, Jr., James M. Neblett, Jr., William A. House Absent: Councilmen Johnston and Boyd approved as recorded.. Ratcliff called for Committee reports. Councilman Brockmeyer stated that the Council met on the first of December and discussed the possibilities of bringing a pro-baseball club to Pulaski, at which time there was much dis- cussion concerning the replacement of poles at Calfee Park and other maintenance to the Park, but that no figures had been put on these costs, and that Mr. Bane was in Florida for the Fall Baseball meeting, but that he had not heard from him as of that day. Town Manager Marshall stated there were other factors to be considered in this matter. 1 1 Councilman Wallace reported the Street Committee had WALLACE SUGGESTS SAND BARRELS FOR SNOW & ICE STREETS tentatively scheduled a meeting of that Committee for December 11th to take care of the matters referred to them. Mr. Wallace also suggested that the Town mig ht consider placing sand barrels near the street on steep hills to be used by traffic during snow and sleet weather. He advised that he had seen this done in several cities and proved to be very helpful. 1 Councilman House had no report. Councilman Meadows had no report. December 4, 1978 f1 ~ ~' 9 Councilman Neblett reported the Public Safety Committee had met, but there were a couple of items needing clarification bef ore a report could be made. Councilman House reported that the current budget provides for 1 $992.00 APPROPRIATED FOR ADDL . COS T OF AUDIT $5108.00 in Revenue Sharing and General Funds for an audit of the Town operations. Mr. House stated a statement had been received from Miller & Bishop covering the cost of this audit in the sum of $6,000.00, plus $100.00 for additional copies, making a total due of $6,100.00, and a difference of $992.00 over and above the amount budgeted. Councilman House moved that the sum of $992.00 be appropriated from General Fund unexpended surplus for the purpose of paying the audit cost for the past fiscal year, and placed. in Account No. 011-202. Motion was seconded by Councilman Neblett, and carried on the following vote: Andrew L. Graham, Jr., - Aye William A. House - Aye Blair B. Brockmeyer - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Absent Robert M. Wallace - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye John A. Johnston - Absent James M. Neblett, Jr- Aye MAYOR' S REPORT ON CHICAGO TRIP Mayor Ratcliff reported briefly on his recent trip to Chicago to attend a meeting of the National League of Cities. Town Manager Marshall advised that copies of inf ormation from COUNCILMAN WALLACE TO SERVE ON COMMUNITY DEVELPMENT POLICY COMMITTEE OF VA. LEAG~E the Virginia Municipal League office regarding nominations to the various policy committees of the League had been furnished to members of Council. Mr. Marshall presented the list of committees anu the Town's representa- tive to the various existing committees, but stated there was a need for an appointment to the Community Development Policy Committee. Councilman Wallace stated he would be glad to serve on this Committee, and Council- man House moved that Robert M. Wallace be named to the Community Develop- ment Committee of the League's various Policy Committees, and all otlr:r persons so nominated to remain the same. Motion was seconded by Council- man Neblett, and carried on the following vote: Andrew L. Graham, Jr. - Aye William A. House - Aye Blair B.,Brockmeyer - Aye C. E. Boyd, Jr. - Absent Robert M. Wallace - Aye Arthur L. Meadows - Aye John A. Johnston - absent James M. Neblett, Jr. - Aye Town Manager Marshall advised that a letter from Mr. Conrad Dodl WILEY WILSON PROCEE WORK O FACILI PLAN of Wiley & Wilson, indicated that that firm will proceed with work on Phase I of the Supplement to the 201 Facility Plan for the high level phosphorous removal immediately, and would advise as work progresses. December 4, 1978 630 Town Manager Marshall commented briefly on a recent report from the State Health Departi~ient regarding the operation of the OF SEWAGE towns sewage treatment plant, copies of which had been furnished TREATMENT PLANT to each member of the Council. Mr. Marshall advised that as soon as the cost estimates had MT. OLIVET RD. C06T been established for the Mt. Olivet Road water line extension, a ESTIMATES meeting will be scheduled with these residents. OPERATION Town Manager Marshall reported that having received from the ECONOMIC State Water Control Board office forms regarding the economic impact IMPACT study, contact was made with the Planning District Commission for STUDY assistance in this because of the economic inf ormation developed by them over the last few years, particularly in the central business district, and it was hoped to secure some information from the Commission on this. Town Manager Marshall stated it was hoped to have more inf orma- tion and survey ready for the Pollution and Sanitation Committee GARBAGE COLL. SURVEY regarding the garbage collection survey and/or the landfill user charges. Town Manager Marshall reported that the Engineering Department is putting together specifications that would be acceptable to EPA HOPE TO HAVE guidelines in I&I Study, and some Forty-nine or Fifty Thousand MATCHING FUNDS AVAILABLE Dollars have been accumulated for the Town's portion of the matching F OR I&I STUDY fund. It is hoped to advertise for bids within the next six months and it is also hoped to have better than Fifty Percent matching funds generated by that time. Town Attorney Moore had no report. At 4:45 P. M. Councilman House moved that Council go in EXECUTIVE Executive Session to discuss a personnel and legal matter. Motion SESSION was secon ded by Councilman Meadows, and carried. At 5:31 P. M. Council returned to regul,~r session. Mayor Ratcliff declared Council to again be in regular session and REGULAR SESSION inquired if there was any other business to come bef ore Council. ADJOURNMENT December 4, 1978 6r-351 There being none, Councilman Graham moved at 5:32 P. M. that Council adjourn, seconded by Councilman House., Motion was carried. APPROVED: 1 1 1 r r,' / ~ rr r j ~' i ~ !~ Mayor RAtc 1`iff ~!/` ATTEST: 'Yl~ Clerk o Council